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As the regulatory landscape evolves, Tyson Benson, Senior Product Cybersecurity Analyst at ZF Group, shares exclusive insight into regulations from the U.S. Department of Commerce and their expected impact on the automotive industry, including compliance timelines. Tyson also emphasises the importance of industry collaboration and staying ahead of regulatory changes.

Tyson, who has close interaction with key staff at the U.S Department of Commerce, will be sharing further insights on this topic alongside John Kwant, Executive Director Americas, 5GAA and Supriya Suravarjhala, Product Cybersecurity Specialist, Continental at Automotive Cybersecurity Detroit 2025.

As the automotive industry shifts towards software-defined vehicles, Partha Goswami, Principal at PG Mobility Analysis (ex-GM), explores the anticipated positive outcomes of this transformation, including faster development cycles and enhanced vehicle performance. He also discusses the incremental progress the industry is making, along with the execution challenges it faces, as well as issues related to connectivity and vehicle security.

Partha will be sharing further insights into these topics at the Automotive Cybersecurity Detroit 2025 conference.

In this interview, Apostol Vassilev, Research Manager at NIST, explores the growing role of AI in automotive cybersecurity. Apostol explains how his background in cybersecurity led him to explore AI for automating tasks, eventually focusing on securing AI systems in vehicles. Apostol highlights the cybersecurity risks that AI introduces, particularly in autonomous vehicles, and the importance adopting frameworks to address emerging security risks.

The interview concludes with Apostol’s insights into the industry’s future and why attending Automotive Cybersecurity Detroit 2025 will be crucial for those navigating the landscape of AI and cybersecurity in the automotive industry.

In an exclusive interview with Automotive IQ, Darren Shelcusky, Senior Consultant Vehicle and Mobility Cybersecurity at Ford Motor Company delves into the critical factors of UNECE R155/R156 compliance, shedding light on the industry’s journey toward meeting these stringent regulations. From distinguishing between cybersecurity standards and regulations to detailing the impact on OEMs and the broader automotive cybersecurity landscape, Darren provides a comprehensive guide.

Read this interview to understand the key challenges, necessary processes, metrics, and the broader implications of achieving compliance as automotive cybersecurity rapidly evolves.

Learn from Darren who shares insights on navigating the complex landscape of UNECE R155/R156 compliance.

What are the challenges and risks the industry is seeing for 2024? Get your exclusive copy of the 2024 Cybersecurity Fact File.

Cybersecurity threats are not static; it’s a dynamic environment that’s ever-changing. Every day, there is a new potential threat, and while technology is becoming more sophisticated, so are threat actors with new security dangers emerging constantly, making cybersecurity not only valuable but essential for the automotive industry. At the same time, the regulatory landscape is presenting further challenges. Last year, ISO/SAE 21434 was new and automotive companies were trying to figure out what it meant; OEMs are now implementing and responding to it. There is now a June/July 2024 deadline by which pretty much all vehicles impacted by UN ECE R155/R156 will need to be compliant.

There is a lot of fear and uncertainty around how security in the automotive industry will be impacted by artificial intelligence (AI). And as AI, vehicle autonomy and connectivity increase exposure to attacks, it has never been more important to be fully aware of emerging threats and strengthen cybersecurity programs. A big question for the industry right now is how much safety and cybersecurity will be required as vehicles become more autonomous, connected and software-defined?

This fact file will focus on the key topics areas that are big in the automotive cybersecurity space right now, and causing questions to be raised on how the challenges associated with them can be overcome.

• 1. The Impact of AI on Automotive Cybersecurity
• 2. Cyber Regulations: A Shifting Compliance Landscape
• 3. New Cybersecurity Challenges of Software-Defined Vehicles

This presentation by Dr. Mathias Dehm, Chief Product Cyber Security & Privacy Officer at Continental was presented at the Cyber Security, Connectivity and SDV week conference in Munich, November 2023. 

Addressing vulnerabilities to cyber attacks and putting measures in place to prevent them, as well as security for software-defined vehicles are hot topics in the industry right now, and we're continuing the conversation at the Automotive Cybersecurity USA 2024 conference in Detroit.

Get your copy of the slides to get a taste of the types of presentations that you can expect to see and learn from at the upcoming conference from leading OEMs such as Stellantis, Ford Motor Company, Mercedes Benz USA and more. 

Where the industry is right here, right now, there is a lot of fear, uncertainty, and doubt surrounding AI. Everybody wants to understand a little better, what is and is not possible with AI, and how security in the automotive industry will be impacted by AI.

Ahead of the AI in Automotive Cybersecurity USA 2024 conference, Automotive IQ spoke with Danil Prokhorov at Toyota Motor R & D, North America to hear more about these concerns, how the industry is getting around them and to get a better understanding of the possibilities of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry. 

Interview discussion topics: 

• What is the latest and greatest AI technology out there?
• Recent developments in AI security for EV and autonomous driving applications.
• What are automotive industry professionals using AI for and what are their biggest security concerns around it?
• Pitfalls of using AI.
• What security and privacy issues should companies look out for when using AI, and which AI tools can help mitigate security issues?

As vehicles continue to advance in connectivity and autonomy, the demand for strong cybersecurity measures has reached unprecedented levels. This article delves into the revolutionary effects of AI on automotive cybersecurity.

Dr. Sheikh Mahbub Habib, Head of Cybersecurity & Privacy Innovation at Continental, provides valuable perspectives on the threats posed by AI-enabled attacks, effective cybersecurity solutions, and the heightened efficiency brought about by automation in safeguarding vehicles and the broader automotive ecosystem.